sunscreen

ma-warman · 01-07-2006

We will be down in a couple of weeks...we have been fake tanning for the last couple of weeks but wondering what spf sunscreen would people recommend for this time of the year. We dont want to go back to Minnesota fried!!

vacationstar · 01-07-2006

Even though I fake bake before I go too I always start with SPF 30 the 1st couple days until I see my burning potential. I work my way down from there rarely going below a 15. Mainly because I tend to burn when snorkeling because I forget the time. Don't forget to apply to your ears, backs of hands and tops of your feet. A friend of mine did and we had to take him to a doc the burn was so bad. You'll have a great time.

2PharmDs · 01-07-2006

Welcome fellow central minnesotan! I'm still amazed by how many folks from Minnesota are on this forum! Is this your first trip to Playa? You will LOVE it. We are in the process of planning our second trip. Anyway, in regards to sunscreen, you are going to get different advice. I always go with no less than spf 15 on my body and at least spf 30 on my face. However, I am your typical fair-skinned minnesotan, and I'd fry if I wore anything less. So it depends on your skin type. If it helps, that is also what I wear up here in the summer. Personally, I wouldn't go with anything less than spf 15- the rays are more direct down there, and nothing ruins your vaca quicker than a nasty sunburn! Another key is reapplying often- like every two hours. No matter what the bottle says, no sunscreen lasts all day, especially if you're in and out of the water. Have fun!

Amy Rowan · 01-07-2006

I just had to reply because I am another Central Minnesotan, Big Lake actually. I would have to agree not to forget the suncreen on the ears and tops of your feet, I did that once, ouch!! Also, if you get braids wear a hat because the top of your head will burn.

fireinmn · 01-07-2006

Perhaps we should just continue the MN thing going here! Started the fake bake on Thursday, 5 minutes to start, going for 8 tomorrow

. I'm not your typical fair skinned MN (I tan easy and get dark), but I'd concur with what the rest have said. Start high and work your way down...7 days is a long time, assuming you'll be there for a week, sure don't want to spend it red as a lobster and probably sicker than a dog.

BTW - I'm hoping you've all "planted your butt" for MN on this thread Click Here to Plant . Gotta keep us on top!

Have fun in Playa!

Kit · 01-07-2006

Dont forget the tops of your feet.

xqqzme · 01-07-2006

My husband was one of those macho guys who thought sunscreen was for sissies. The first time in Mexico, he actually blistered up and spent 3 days in the room....WOOHOO!
Meanwhile, I was out enjoying the sun and fun!!! USE SUNSCREEN!!!

Kit · 01-07-2006

I have found that if you get get too much sun, any where on your body, can make you physically sick. My husband burnt the tops of his feet, in Mexico our first year there,5 years ago, he was sick as a dog. Use sunscreen, otherwise you will lose valuable time to lose on your vacation. Cover your body again, and again and again.

absoluteAL · 01-08-2006

Try to bring enough sunscreen with you because the price for sunscreen in Playa is expensive, even at Wal-Mart and Chedraui. You should be able to find it cheaper in the states than anywhere that I have found in Playa.

cmsitaly · 01-08-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by absoluteal

Try to bring enough sunscreen with you because the price for sunscreen in Playa is expensive, even at Wal-Mart and Chedraui. You should be able to find it cheaper in the states than anywhere that I have found in Playa.

Good to know!

petecat · 01-09-2006

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Originally Posted by cmsitaly

Good to know!

Heliotherapy #8 by California tan is fantastic, we have been using it last 9 years thru out the Caribean and have found nothing like it, we use there 15 on our faces, put it on 1 hour before going out it stays all day, we have taken 4 hour walks on Tulum beaches, no problem at all.

01-07-2006	#1 (permalink)
ma-warman very sparkly Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: St. Cloud, MN Posts: 35	sunscreen We will be down in a couple of weeks...we have been fake tanning for the last couple of weeks but wondering what spf sunscreen would people recommend for this time of the year. We dont want to go back to Minnesota fried!!

01-07-2006	#2 (permalink)
vacationstar beachaholic Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Maple Grove, MN Posts: 415	Even though I fake bake before I go too I always start with SPF 30 the 1st couple days until I see my burning potential. I work my way down from there rarely going below a 15. Mainly because I tend to burn when snorkeling because I forget the time. Don't forget to apply to your ears, backs of hands and tops of your feet. A friend of mine did and we had to take him to a doc the burn was so bad. You'll have a great time.

01-07-2006	#3 (permalink)
2PharmDs toe in water Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Posts: 41	Welcome fellow central minnesotan! I'm still amazed by how many folks from Minnesota are on this forum! Is this your first trip to Playa? You will LOVE it. We are in the process of planning our second trip. Anyway, in regards to sunscreen, you are going to get different advice. I always go with no less than spf 15 on my body and at least spf 30 on my face. However, I am your typical fair-skinned minnesotan, and I'd fry if I wore anything less. So it depends on your skin type. If it helps, that is also what I wear up here in the summer. Personally, I wouldn't go with anything less than spf 15- the rays are more direct down there, and nothing ruins your vaca quicker than a nasty sunburn! Another key is reapplying often- like every two hours. No matter what the bottle says, no sunscreen lasts all day, especially if you're in and out of the water. Have fun!

01-07-2006	#4 (permalink)
Amy Rowan toe in water Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Minnesota Posts: 43	I just had to reply because I am another Central Minnesotan, Big Lake actually. I would have to agree not to forget the suncreen on the ears and tops of your feet, I did that once, ouch!! Also, if you get braids wear a hat because the top of your head will burn.

01-07-2006	#5 (permalink)
fireinmn añejo Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 5,214	Perhaps we should just continue the MN thing going here! Started the fake bake on Thursday, 5 minutes to start, going for 8 tomorrow . I'm not your typical fair skinned MN (I tan easy and get dark), but I'd concur with what the rest have said. Start high and work your way down...7 days is a long time, assuming you'll be there for a week, sure don't want to spend it red as a lobster and probably sicker than a dog. BTW - I'm hoping you've all "planted your butt" for MN on this thread Click Here to Plant . Gotta keep us on top! Have fun in Playa!

01-07-2006	#6 (permalink)
Kit way into it Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Outer Banks, NC Posts: 104	Dont forget the tops of your feet.

01-07-2006	#7 (permalink)
xqqzme añejo Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Las Vegas and St George Posts: 4,804	My husband was one of those macho guys who thought sunscreen was for sissies. The first time in Mexico, he actually blistered up and spent 3 days in the room....WOOHOO! Meanwhile, I was out enjoying the sun and fun!!! USE SUNSCREEN!!!

01-07-2006	#8 (permalink)
Kit way into it Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Outer Banks, NC Posts: 104	I have found that if you get get too much sun, any where on your body, can make you physically sick. My husband burnt the tops of his feet, in Mexico our first year there,5 years ago, he was sick as a dog. Use sunscreen, otherwise you will lose valuable time to lose on your vacation. Cover your body again, and again and again.

01-08-2006	#9 (permalink)
absoluteAL añejo Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Little Italy" PDC Posts: 1,847	Try to bring enough sunscreen with you because the price for sunscreen in Playa is expensive, even at Wal-Mart and Chedraui. You should be able to find it cheaper in the states than anywhere that I have found in Playa.

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